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Black Metal Archives @blackmetalarchives.bsky.social · Jun 12

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Black Metal Archives @blackmetalarchives.bsky.social · 2h

"Consume Us is proof, once again, that Germany’s Black Metal scene isn’t just thriving — it’s ascending into something darker, colder, and far more dangerous."
Read the full review on the Black Metal Archives.
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Review: Consume Us by Illusive Key

I’ve been saying this a lot over the past week or so — to anyone who will listen, and quite a few who clearly couldn’t give less of a shit — that if you want the best Black Metal on…

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Black Metal Archives @blackmetalarchives.bsky.social · 4h

Brazilian Death Metal collective The Troops Of Doom are set to kick off their UK and European tour on October 18th in Glasgow.
Read all about it on the Black Metal Archives.
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The Troops Of Doom To Tour UK And Europe

Brazilian Death Metal collective The Troops Of Doom are set to kick off their UK and European tour on October 18th in Glasgow. Guitarist Jairo “Tormentor” Guedz comments: “Me and my bandmates are supe...

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Black Metal Archives @blackmetalarchives.bsky.social · 4h

Thrash Metal masters Algebra have announced their first headlining European Tour. Read all about it on the Black Metal Archives.
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Algebra Announce European Tour

Thrash Metal masters Algebra have announced their first headlining European Tour. Tour Dates: 16 October 2025, Ned Music Club, Montreux, CH 17 October 2025, Club Kuckucksei, Nürtingen, DE 18 October 2...

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Black Metal Archives @blackmetalarchives.bsky.social · 4h

The Lazy Bones Festival is set to light up Hamburg on October 25th, brought to you by Sound of Liberation.
Read all about it on the Black Metal Archives.
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The Lazy Bones Festival Returns To Hamburg

The Lazy Bones Festival is set to light up Hamburg on October 25th, brought to you by Sound of Liberation, the crew behind Desertfest Berlin, Keep It Low, Up In Smoke and one of Europe’s leading booki...

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Black Metal Archives @blackmetalarchives.bsky.social · 5h

Norwegian Progressive Metal group Course Of Fate have announced their new album, Behind The Eclipse, will be released on due January 30th, 2026 via ROAR!
Read all about it and watch the video on the Black Metal Archives.
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Course Of Fate Announce New Album: Course Of Fate

Norwegian Progressive Metal group Course Of Fate have announced their new album, Behind The Eclipse, will be released on due January 30th, 2026 via ROAR!, and have released the track Sky Is Falling as...

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Black Metal Archives @blackmetalarchives.bsky.social · 5h

Cosmic Stoner Metal outfit Howling Giant have released their final advanced single, Hunter's Mark, taken from their upcoming album Crucible & Ruin.
Read all about it and watch the video on the Black Metal Archives.
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Howling Giant Release Final Advanced Single: Hunter’s Mark

Cosmic Stoner Metal outfit Howling Giant have released their final advanced single, Hunter's Mark, taken from their upcoming album Crucible & Ruin, due out October 31st via Magnetic Eye Records. You c...

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Black Metal Archives @blackmetalarchives.bsky.social · 6h

London Rock n' Roll band WitchDoktors are set to release their new album, Izzatso?, on October 31st via Bomber Music.
Read all about it and watch the video for Before The War on the Black Metal Archives.
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WitchDoktors To Release New Album: Izzatso?

London Rock n' Roll band WitchDoktors are set to release their new album, Izzatso?, on October 31st via Bomber Music. You can get a taste of what's on offer by watching the video for Before The War he...

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Black Metal Archives @blackmetalarchives.bsky.social · 22h

So... the new track fro. @nirensimt.bsky.social is an absolute fucking banger. I don't usually do single reviews, but I'll have no problem waxing lyrical about this for 200 words.

Black Metal Archives @blackmetalarchives.bsky.social · 22h

I think I might change my pen name to Hdolf Aitler...

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Black Metal Archives @blackmetalarchives.bsky.social · 22h

Do I judge a band by their name? I try not to, but when you call your project, Bruzum or Vazi - and your albumnis called Vampire Reich - yeah, I'm judging you.

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Black Metal Archives @blackmetalarchives.bsky.social · 1d

"Fast, furious, and addictive as hell, it’s the sound of a band lighting a match, throwing it into a barrel of gasoline, and walking away as everything explodes behind them."
Read the full review on the Black Metal Archives.
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Review: Cloto by Moira

Music should always match your mood. Some days you want something deep and intense that conjures up images of icy wilderness and below-zero temperatures; other days, you feel the urge for something mo...

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Black Metal Archives @blackmetalarchives.bsky.social · 1d

"Akolyth’s Ecstatic Kingdom is a Black Metal tour de force — a perfect storm of atmosphere, ferocity, and ambition."
Read the full review on the Black Metal Archives
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Review: Ecstatic Kingdom by Akolyth

When I first looked at reviewing Ecstatic Kingdom by Akolyth and saw that it ran over 35 minutes with only four tracks, I gotta admit — eyebrows were raised. What was I about to let myself in for? Was...

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Black Metal Archives @blackmetalarchives.bsky.social · 1d

French Heavy Metal/Hard Rock project Frozen Arch have released a brand new single: End Of Reign.
Read all about it and watch the video on the Black Metal Archives.
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Frozen Arch Release New Single: End Of Reign

French Heavy Metal/Hard Rock project Frozen Arch have released a brand new single: End Of Reign. You can watch the video for End Of Reign here: https://youtu.be/1G68LQUSWA4?si=7P2V0oy1JBjmZioV And buy...

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Black Metal Archives @blackmetalarchives.bsky.social · 1d

Canadian Doom Metal outfit Norilsk are set to release their brand new album, Gigantes Mortui, on November 7th via Hypnotic Dirge Records.
Read all about it and watch the video for Beyond the Horizon on the Black Metal Archives.
#doommetal #heavymetal #metalmusic #metalsky

Norilsk To Release New Album: Gigantes Mortui

Canadian Doom Metal outfit Norilsk are set to release their brand new album, Gigantes Mortui, on November 7th via Hypnotic Dirge Records. As a precursor to the record they have unleashed the track Bey...

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Black Metal Archives @blackmetalarchives.bsky.social · 1d

Just got an email through from some guy who has compiled a list of Metal bands' emails and contact details, and I can have it for the low, low price of $199...

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Black Metal Archives @blackmetalarchives.bsky.social · 1d

Bell Witch and Aerial Ruin have released a new track, Waves Became The Sky, taken from their forthcoming second collective album, Stygian Bough Vol. II.
Read all about it and watch the video on the Black Metal Archives.
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Bell Witch And Aerial Ruin Release New Track Waves Became The Sky

Bell Witch and Aerial Ruin have released a new track, Waves Became The Sky, taken from their forthcoming second collective album, Stygian Bough Vol. II, due out November 14th via Profound Lore. You ca...

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Black Metal Archives @blackmetalarchives.bsky.social · 1d

Yesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyes... er... I mean, whatever. Would be cool..

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Black Metal Archives @blackmetalarchives.bsky.social · 2d

"Nocturnal Vengeance doesn’t just play Black Metal; he sculpts it, and the result is a dark, immersive, unforgettable experience."
Read the full review on the Black Metal Archives.
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Review: Ancient Moss in a Veil of Fog by Nocturnal Vengeance

The first thing that struck me when I listened to Ancient Moss in a Veil of Fog by Nocturnal Vengeance was ferocity tinged with tenderness. I know, I know — that sounds like a weird-ass thing to say a...

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Black Metal Archives @blackmetalarchives.bsky.social · 2d

Well, Chapter 2 of Cult Eternal is finished. Norway Burns clocks in at around about 20K words. Off to Sweden next.

Black Metal Archives @blackmetalarchives.bsky.social · 2d

No news, no new albums, Tuesday sucks monkey pole.

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Black Metal Archives @blackmetalarchives.bsky.social · 2d

"Learning the Secrets of Acid is as heavy as it is deranged — a glorious, skull-crushing trip into madness."
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Review: Learning the Secrets of Acid by Umulamahri

Guitars tuned down lower than a witch’s tit? Check. Bass that rumbles like a steamroller crushing your ribcage? Check. Drumming as insane as The Joker on amphetamines? Check. Vocals that sound like a ...

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Black Metal Archives @blackmetalarchives.bsky.social · 3d

Right, that's me done reviewing shit for a few hours. Mainly because I'm deaf as balls now.

Black Metal Archives @blackmetalarchives.bsky.social · 3d

"End Without End is savage, intelligent, and utterly uncompromising — a masterclass in how to merge Black and Death Metal without losing the soul of either."
Read the full review on the Black Metal Archives.
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Review: End Without End by Cruentus

Blackened Death Metal is a cruel and unforgiving mistress. Get it right and you create something that balances the stark, frostbitten atmosphere of Black Metal with the brutal, technical precision of ...

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Black Metal Archives @blackmetalarchives.bsky.social · 3d

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